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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.89, 28.77 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.89, 28.77 and 19.19 is: 26.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.89 : 28.77 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.89/28.77 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.89x = 28.77 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.89x = 552.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.04/20.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.42

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